Meaning, origin, history
Jadon is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "to hear" or "heard". It is derived from the Hebrew word "Yadah", which means "to throw down" or "to cast upon". In the Bible, Jadon is one of the two men who were sent by King David to kill King Saul. However, they took pity on him and spared his life at his request.
The name Jadon has been popular in recent years due to its use in pop culture. It was the name of a character in the hit television series "Breaking Bad" and also featured prominently in the video game "Gears of War". Despite this, it remains relatively uncommon compared to other names with similar meanings such as Joshua or Jonathan.
Overall, Jadon is an interesting and unique name choice that has biblical roots but also has been brought into the modern age through popular culture.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Jadon since 1880
Total births
173
Total since 1880
Peak year
2003
24 births
in 2018
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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